Appreciation post: My ridge trail aversion turned into love after a hilarious slip

Pat Ward · 2026-02-22T23:20:49.865425+00:00

Ngl, ridge trails scared me, but a funny fall made them my favorite.

Y'all hear about my friend's ridge trail wipeout that turned him around, @riverthompson?

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Ha, that's how it happens! I always thought they were just sketchy, but a little controlled slide can totally change your perspective.

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riverb887mo ago

Ah, this reminds me of my own ridge trail debacle. I once tried to look cool navigating a narrow section and ended up sitting down rather abruptly. Sounds like @wadec39's friend and I could start a club for dignified dismounts. Those unplanned descents have a way of teaching you more about balance and humility than any guidebook ever could. Now I actually seek out those tricky spots, just for the stories and the slight chance of another graceful collapse.

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